Work in the Shade Garden

I raked all the paths in the Shade Garden this weekend, shredded all the leaves and used the leaves to mulch various flowerbeds.  I haven't raked the beds yet.  I will wait until the end of February to do that.  The fallen leaves protect the dormant plants underneath.  I will also wait to clean out the dead plant material until the end of February.  Summer is this garden's time to shine.  It is full of elephant ears, gingers, caladiums, and ferns.  Very tropical and verdant.